WB TET
WB Upper Primary TET Social Studies: Syllabus & Practice MCQs
Everything for the Social Studies section of West Bengal Upper Primary TET (Classes VI–VIII): the syllabus blueprint and 3 free practice MCQs with answers. Our bank holds 196 approved questions for this subject.
60 marks60 questions4 units196 approved MCQs
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Syllabus
In WB Upper Primary TET this section carries 60 marks (60 questions).
History19 marks
- Ancient Civilization to Vedic Period — Harappan civilization; Early Vedic states; Rise of Mahajanapadas; Mauryan Empire
- Medieval Era in India — Delhi Sultanate; Mughal Empire administration; Regional cultures
- Modern Era & Freedom Fight — British East India Company; Tribal & peasant uprisings; Revolt of 1857; Social reforms; Indian National Movement (1885-1947); Post-independence
Geography19 marks
- Physical Geography — Solar system; Earth's structure; Latitudes, Longitudes; Globe, Maps; Composition of Air & Water
- Human Geography & Economic Sectors — Agriculture; Core industries; Transport networks; Communication systems
- Regional Profiles — Physical geography of India; Drainage systems; Climate, soil types; Regional geography of West Bengal
Social & Political Life (Civics)15 marks
- Government & Social Foundations — Diversity, democracy; Local self-government (Panchayati Raj, Municipalities); State vs. Central administration
- The Indian Constitution & Justice System — Preamble; Fundamental Rights & Duties; Parliamentary operations; Judiciary; Marginalization safeguards
Social Science Pedagogy5 marks
- Social Studies Instruction — Concept and nature of Social Studies; Interactive discourse; Critical thinking; Primary vs. secondary sources; Project evaluation
Free sample questions
Three sample questions with answers. Full explanations — and the rest of the question bank — are free to read after you sign up.
Q1. Maps, globes and charts in Social Studies are examples of
- evaluation tools
- teaching learning materials (TLM)
- textbooks
- question papers
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Correct answer: B. teaching learning materials (TLM)
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Q2. The river known as the 'Ganga of the South' is the
- Krishna
- Godavari
- Tungabhadra
- Kaveri
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Correct answer: B. Godavari
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Q3. The national emblem of India is adapted from the
- Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath
- Sanchi Stupa
- Qutub Minar
- Konark temple
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Correct answer: A. Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath
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